Harry Mielke

Date of Death: Jul 26, 2018

1927 - 2018

Harry Mielke, 91, of Waupun, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.

Harry was born March 25, 1927 in the town of Mackford, Green Lake County, the son of Fred and Minnie Biesenthal Mielke. Harry was a graduate of Waupun High School. On March 20, 1948 he married Joan Burroughs at the Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. Shortly after their marriage Harry was called to serve his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the military, Harry drove milk truck, became a carpenter, and worked in Waupun and Fond du Lac. For the last 30 years of employment he was employed with the U.S. Post Office in Waupun where he started out as a clerk and retired as its postmaster. Harry was a member of the Rotary Club and Rock River Country Club in Waupun where he enjoyed many rounds of golf. Harry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupun. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren whom he loved so very much.